Prague Old Town
Gothic spires and cobblestone squares in Prague, Czechia.
Quests on this wheel
- Prague Castle — Vast castle complex with buildings revealing architecture from Roman-style to Gothic & 20th century.
- Charles Bridge — Landmark stone bridge linking Prague's Old & New Towns, with street artists & entertainers.
- Prague Astronomical Clock — Medieval timepiece on the facade of city hall displaying the twelve apostles as the clock strikes.
- Dancing House — Curving modern office block by architect Frank Gehry, with top-floor restaurant offering city views.
- Franz Kafka - Rotating Head by David Cerny — Metallic, rotating sculpture of Franz Kafka’s head, created by artist David Černý.
- Old Town Square — Oldest square in the historic center with 10th-century origins, site of many Gothic buildings.
- Lennon Wall — Colorful wall featuring Communist-era political slogans, peace messages & a portrait of John Lennon.
- National Museum — Grand museum established in 1818 with a range of natural science & history exhibits, plus events.
- Vyšehrad — Fortified castle with a museum, hidden passages, large grounds & remains of a medieval basilica.
- Petrin Tower — Landmark cast-iron tower featuring a viewing deck with panoramic city & skyline views.
- Prague Zoo — Zoo founded in 1931, with orangutans & Komodo dragons in Asian jungle habitat & elephant compound.
- Nový Smíchov Shopping Centre — Brand-name retailers, restaurants, a movie theater & grocery store are the draw at this large mall.
- The Powder Tower — City gate built in the 15th century and restored after being damaged in the Battle of Prague.
- Klementinum — Complex comprised of the Mirror Chapel & Baroque Library, with Atlas atop the Astronomical Tower.
- St. Vitus Cathedral — Gothic resting place of saints including Vitus, Wenceslas & Adalbert as well as the state treasury.
- Prague's narrowest alley — Skinny stairway wedged between 2 buildings with traffic lights at each end for pedestrians.
- Výtopna Railway Restaurant — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.1★, 19624 reviews) worth spinning for.
- Municipal Library of Prague — Spacious public library with antique tomes & an exhibition space for Czech modern art.
- U Fleků — Famous historic venue with 8 separate dining halls dishing out traditional local dishes & beer.
- Strahov Monastery — Hilltop, medieval monastery with a stucco-panelled theological hall, vast library & Baroque church.
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